Adults Team Manager - Mid Mental Health

Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This full-time position has a starting salary of £61,954 per-annum based on a 36-hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Mid Mental Health Social care team team as a Mental Health Team Manager . We support hybrid working with the right balance between days in the office and more flexible working arrangement from home. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the team The Mid MH team is based at Pippbrook house in Dorking and supports residents across the local boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. The team is supportive and friendly, with team members feeling valued. The team has a wealth of Mental Health knowledge and experience shared by the team. There is a strong emphasis on learning and development which is promoted via regular supervision, team meetings and reflection sessions. About The Role As a Mental Health Team Manager you will support the day-to-day running of a busy and dynamic Mental Health social care team, prioritising daily challenges effectively. You will confidently ensure that robust processes are in place which enable staff to make sound practice decisions which are Care Act compliant and respond flexibly and quickly to changing needs and emergencies that arise in the community. An important part of this role is overseeing the supervision and line management arrangements of both qualified and unqualified staff within the team, ensuring wellbeing and development are central to any support model. Maintaining team performance is key; as Team Manager you’ll be responsible for implementing quality assurance measures to ensure practice is consistent and to a high standard so that ‘no one is left behind’. This includes identifying any areas were performance needs a targeted plan. Promoting and overseeing service delivery to ensure that residents receive appropriate recovery-based support, which works in partnership with other agencies, will be a key responsibility of your role. This will include a clear understanding of team budgets; ensuring commissioned services are affordable, and needs based. You will maintain strong relationships with the Mental Health commissioning team, Mental Health brokerage team and Integrated Care Board (ICB). You will use your experience and understanding to oversee team decisions around assessing and managing risk to residents, enabling staff to implement safeguarding processes where appropriate. This also includes identifying and managing provider concerns, working closing with colleagues in the Mental Health Quality Assurance team and Commissioning. We are a supportive and friendly team, where members feel valued. Together we have a wealth of Mental Health knowledge and experience and there is a strong emphasis on learning and development, which is promoted via regular supervision, team meetings and reflection sessions. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Professional qualification in Social Work, occupational therapy or other relevant professional qualification and current registration with Social Work England Experience of working with adults and carers with Mental health needs Experience of supporting and supervising staff and maintaining staff wellbeing Excellent communication skills and experience of working with partnership agencies to promote holistic working Understanding of service delivery models in mental health to include oversight of team budgets Understanding of legislative frameworks underpinning team practice and strategies around implementing quality assurance measures Understanding of risk assessment and safeguarding processes to ensure Mid residents are protected from harm To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Describe your experience of managing frontline adult social care or mental health services. How have you ensured high quality practice, strong performance, and effective safeguarding and risk oversight in complex environments? This role requires oversight of allocation and management of budgets and resources; can you describe your skills and experience in this area? Provide an example of collaborative working. Explain how you have worked with partners (e.g., NHS, voluntary sector, community organisations) to drive improvement or deliver positive outcomes, and how your approach reflected SCC's values and strengths-based practice. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/06/2025 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Melanie Cookson on MS Teams or via email. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.